MOUNT VERNON — Two juveniles were charged after law enforcement was alerted to threats made toward Mount Vernon High School students.
The Mount Vernon Police Department detective division received information on Dec. 23, 2024, from the Columbus FBI office about a possible threat originating from someone in Mount Vernon.
The threats were made toward several Mount Vernon High School students, according to an MVPD release. The release states Mount Vernon City School administration was contacted.
According to the release, MVPD detectives identified two suspects after they investigated the complaint. Both suspects have been charged in Knox County Juvenile Court.
The suspects are both juveniles and their names cannot be released at this time.
The release states parents of the involved victims have been individually contacted and made aware of the threats. School officials are fully aware of the situation and are taking necessary action.